Hindi itinanggi o ikinahiya ni Felson Palad ang naging rebelasyon ng asawang si Donita Rose na siya ay virgin pa noong nakilala niya ang actress/TV host/chef.
Sa Fast Talk With Boy Abunda noong March 5, 2024, isiniwalat ni Donita kung paano niya ipinagdasal sa Diyos na makilala at mapangasawa si Felson.
Ayon kay Donita, lahat ng katangian ng lalaking hinahanap niya ay natagpuan niya sa katauhan ni Felson—maging ang pagiging virgin nito.
Saad ni Donita, "I have a prayer list, very specific. Sabi ko, puwedeng pastor, puwedeng worship leader, dapat Pinoy or at least half.
"Dapat guwapo siyempre. Dapat matangkad pa sa akin.
"Dapat siya yung magiging breadwinner, kasi marami akong pinagdaanan.
"At hindi lang yan, dapat nakakatawa.
"Nag-joke pa ako kay Lord na hindi ko talaga akalain, sabi ko, 'Lord, sana maging virgin ang asawa ko.' Natupad!"
Dagdag pa niya, "When I met him [Felson] and we started talking as friends, eventually we started dating, he said, 'May confession ako sa yo. Virgin pa ako.'
"Tapos hindi ko siya sinagot. Sabi niya, 'Bakit na-turn off ka na ba?'
"Sabi ko naman, 'Alam mo ba na iyan ang prayer ko kay Lord?'"
Read: Donita Rose gets her wish to marry a "virgin"
FELSON REACTS
Mabilis na pinag-usapan sa social media ang rebelasyong ito ni Donita.
Halo ang naging reaksiyon ng netizens.
Maraming bumilib kay Felson at may ilan din namang nagtaas ng kilay at halos hindi makapaniwala lalo na't nasa tamang edad na raw siya noon.
February 2022 nang magkakilala ang dalawa. Noong mga panahong iyon ay 48 years old na si Donita, habang si Felson naman ay 38.
Read: Donita Rose reveals how she got convinced to date Felson Palad despite 10-year age gap
Sa pamamagitan ng post sa Instagram nitong Huwebes, March 7, nagbigay ng pahayag si Felson tungkol sa isiniwalat ni Donita on national television.
Ani Felson, wala siyang nakikitang mali sa pagiging virgin bago niya pakasalan si Donita noong September 24, 2022.
Pinapahalagahan daw kasi niya ang "sanctity of the marital bond."
Si Felson ay worship leader sa Christian community sa Los Angeles, California, kunsaan sila nagkakilala ni Donita.
Read: Donita Rose, boyfriend Felson Palad open up about how they met in Los Angeles
Mababasa sa caption ni Felson (published as is), "The Virgin Husband.
"My wife recently made a well-received appearance on the Fast Talk program with @boyabunda Abunda. Her interview was not only entertaining but also inspiring, eliciting diverse responses from various audiences.
"While sifting through the comments on YouTube and feedback from individuals who admire my wife, I observed that many writers across different blogs, newspapers and networks highlighted her statement from the interview concerning her prayer for a virgin husband.
"The reactions from people, including family and friends, were mixed, with some expressing admiration, some concern, and some even ridiculing me through private messages.
"However, both my wife and I firmly believe that she articulated her thoughts appropriately for the occasion. We view this as an opportunity to share the gospel and the goodness of God through our personal testimonies, especially targeting the younger generation.
"Yes, I was indeed a virgin when my wife and I tied the knot. While some might doubt my claim, I do not aim to prove my virginity; that would be irrelevant. I married Dee at the age of 38.
"I openly acknowledge that I had my share of youthful indiscretions, but one thing I upheld was the sanctity of the marital bond."
Educating the youth
Dagdag pa ni Felson, testimonya kung maituturing ang kuwento ng pag-iibigan nilang mag-asawa sa mga kabataang ngayon na nakakalimot na sa "sacred and blessed nature of sex within the confines of marriage."
Ani Felson, "My wife and I have been engaging with various churches on this topic, with prior approval from the pastors to share this aspect of our story.
"We firmly believe in educating the youth about the sacred and blessed nature of sex within the confines of marriage, recognizing it as a divine gift."
Kasunod nito, nakiusap si Felson sa publiko na tigilan na ang pambabatikos sa kanila, lalo na sa kanyang misis, dahil wala itong masamang intensiyon na siraan o ihiya siya.
Saad ni Felson, "I kindly request that if you find my wife’s statement discomforting, please refrain from criticism. She did not intend to embarrass me; rather, she spoke the truth and depicted our marriage and faith in God with integrity.
"Our ultimate aspiration is for others to witness the faithfulness of God in our lives. God Bless Everyone."
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